Do you think twice about giving out your phone number? You should. Thieves can swipe your identity through your digits.

10News asked on social media: how many of you still have a home phone?

Nearly half of American households don't have a landline, but you might want to think about having a second phone number.

We all know to protect our social security number, but think about everyone who asks for your cell phone number: from banks, to online shopping, and social media accounts. We give out those ten digits really to strangers. Experts say that increases your risk for identity theft. Crooks can dial into all kinds of information about you by having your name and number.

Consumers should never send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request – whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email.

Don’t believe your Caller ID – Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine.

If you've had your identity stolen, the Federal Trade Commission has some steps that you should take, click HERE.

You can report a scam to the BBB Scam Tracker and see other consumers’ warnings by CLICKING HERE.